Jun 18 2008
Finding the good deals
Recently a reader asked how to find the good deals at thrift stores. The only answer I have for that question is to look, and look, and look some more. As I’ve mentioned before, not all trips to the thrift store are successful.
I wore a dress to work today that I found at a thrift store. It’s an Ann Taylor Lycra knit black tank dress with white stripes around the bodice. A similar dress on www.anntaylor.com sells for $88. I got it at the thrift store for $7. I almost didn’t buy it because it’s a size smaller than I usually wear. It looked like it might fit, but I didn’t want to try it on. Plus, it’s Lycra, and Lycra doesn’t always play nice with my hips. The other thing that turned me off is that it’s dry clean only, and I try to stay away from dry clean only clothes. Too much maintenance.
Anyway, my fiancé talked me into giving the dress a shot. I’m glad I did, because it’s quickly becoming my favorite dress. I’ve worn it twice since I added it to my wardrobe, and I’ve gotten several compliments on it. It was one of those ‘good deals’ that everyone loves to find. I’ve been back to that particular store a few times since I found that dress, and haven’t had much luck finding anything. I’ll keep going every few weeks, and sooner or later, I’m sure I’ll come across another good deal.
I love good finds at the thrift store. It can be frustrating having to look through so many items, as our local store rarely organizes anything, but it is more than worth that great find.